Kaiser Permanente Southern California
Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Application

To apply for this residency, download the application Word Document, complete and return via email to Jason.C.Tonley@kp.org. Applications received prior to August 1st will receive priority review and selection status.

Download Application

Two Letters of Recommendation

Please return via email to: Jason.C.Tonley@kp.org
(If you are a recent graduate, include a recommendation from one of your clinical instructors.)

Download Letter

The applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Academic education.
2. Clinical education and mentoring experiences.
3. Clinical experience in orthopaedic physical therapy
4. Research experience.
5. Community Service

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, and disability or health status.

Minimal eligibility requirements for acceptance into the program include:

1. Licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
2. Comply with all Kaiser Permanente employment requirements.

Desirable applicants include those who...

1. Completed an extended internship or externship under the direct clinical supervision of a Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy.
2. Possess superior verbal and written communication skills.Have experience in data collection, analysis, and publication.
3. Possess strong fundamentals in the principles of clinical reasoning and the application of manual examination and treatment procedures.

The application deadline is August 1^st of each year.

Superior candidates will be selected for an interview and evaluation of basic clinical competencies with members of the selection committee. Notification of applicants who gain admission to the program will be made by October 15^th of each year